Which of the Following Would Help the Child with a Serious

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would help the child with a serious burn meet nutritional needs during the subacute phase of recovery?

• A) Decrease calories because the child will be on bed rest and will not need as many.
• B) Increase calories and protein to compensate for the healing process.
• C) Increase fat to replace the layer of fat next to the burned skin.
• D) Decrease carbohydrates and starches because the pancreas is strained by the healing process.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's fight-or-flight response during perceived threats.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting a state of calm and rest in the body.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out neural signals.

Somatic Nervous System

This system is part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.